Today, Microsoft 365—the linchpin of productivity for over 345 million paid seats worldwide—joined a growing chorus of digital failures, leaving enterprises, gamers, and everyday users in limbo. Reports surged around 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with failed logins to Outlook and Teams, stalled file syncs in OneDrive and SharePoint, and intermittent admin center access. Azure Portal, the nerve center for cloud deployments, was particularly ravaged, rendering it unresponsive for many in the East US region. This isn’t just a blip; it’s a stark reminder of the fragility in our cloud-dependent infrastructure.

Bengaluru is set to host Supercomputing India 2025 (SCI 2025) from December 9-13, 2025, at Manipal Institute of Technology. Launched on October 14, 2025, this inaugural event by C-DAC Bengaluru, under MeitY, will unite 5,000+ experts to explore HPC, AI, and quantum computing. Part of the C-HUK initiative and National Supercomputing Mission, SCI 2025 will feature 100+ sessions, a 35-petaflop supercomputer reveal, and a focus on inclusive tech training. With #SCI2025 trending, it’s a pivotal moment for India’s deep-tech future. Register at sci25.supercomputingindia.org!